The 6 Best Boulder Parks for Families
Boulder loves its open space and parks. As proof: The city offers more than 60 different parks. This includes a skate park, the Municipal Plaza and sports fields. With so much space to play, it can be hard to choose where to take your family. We know how important it is for kids to get outside in […]
Happening Highlights
I eyed the warped wall. It looked terrifyingly tall. At only 5 feet tall, I wondered if I could make it up. I’d never tried before, but I’d watched plenty of people zip right up on “American Ninja Warrior” like it was strolling up an escalator. I was at one of the ninja warrior-style obstacle […]
Yes, You Can Stay in a Tiny Home Hotel in Lyons, Aptly Named WeeCasa
By now, you’ve probably heard of the tiny home trend. Iddy-biddy homes are gaining fame as the stars of HGTV’s “Tiny House, Big Living“ show. And, some tiny home builders, like Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses, are based in Boulder. Intriguing? Yes. It takes some major design and architecture skills to create a living space in […]
Happening Highlights
Below a family picture on my grandma’s Facebook page, one of her friends commented. “What is it with kids and all of their tattoos these days?” He was clearly referring to me, the tattooiest member of the family. At this point, I just have one big tattoo that I’ve been working on for 15 years. […]
7 Indoor Activities for Families
We know you came to Boulder for the outdoors. Most people do. With almost permanent blue skies and the Flatiron Mountains as our playground, it’s hard to wrangle yourself away from the excitement to go outdoors. Especially if you’re traveling with children. But for those rare occasions where the sky is overcast and chilly and […]
Family-Friendly Guide to Arts, Science and Culture in Boulder
A family-friendly vacation doesn’t have to be all games and rides and people in animal costumes singing songs. It can have some depth to it, too — the kind of attractions that the adults can enjoy right alongside the kiddos. Boulder is a totally artsy town that’s also full of scientists, so there’s no shortage […]
Boulder’s Food Truck Round-Up
It’s the most exciting place in Boulder to eat: outside, with a view of the mountains, in the city’s first ever food truck park. You never know who’s going to be joining you for dinner (although you can be certain the 15,000-square-foot space will be packed, because it always is) and the chefs change up […]
How to Incorporate CU Into Your Visit to Boulder
If you think a university is just for the students, think again. You’ll seriously be missing out if you don’t include the University of Colorado on your list of places to visit while in Boulder. Founded in 1876, The University of Colorado-Boulder has been an integral part of the city ever since, providing jobs, education […]
Aimee’s Happening Highlights
My senior year, my bestie and I decided to get wild for spring break. No tequila bombs on the beach. No walks of shame down the Vegas strip. No Coyote Ugly bar-top dancing or cameos in “Girls Gone Wild” (remember, this was back when both of those things were things). We hopped in my old […]
The Kids’ Guide to Boulder’s Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival
As many as 5,000 tiny fairies, elves and other curious creatures will flood the Pearl Street Mall early April to welcome the spring. They will celebrate amid the backdrop of more than 15,000 colorful tulips flown to Colorado straight from Holland. Springtime in Boulder is marked by the annual Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival. This […]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Boulder
Whether you’re celebrating your heritage, just hopped off a plane from the Emerald Isle or just really, really, really love beer, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in the U.S., and in Boulder, it’s no different. With something to offer leprechauns of all ages, you’re sure to be satisfied with Boulder’s St. […]
Get Out of Town! Plan a Getaway to Nederland
By Callie Pederson There is plenty to do in Boulder, but if you’re looking for something off the beaten path, get out of town and spend the day in Ned. Nederland, known for the Frozen Dead Guy Festival and Eldora Mountain Resort, is located just outside of Boulder in the foothills. The drive takes about […]
17 Surprising Things to do at Boulder’s Chautauqua Park
There’s something magical about standing at the base of the Flatiron Mountains that is both breathtaking and perspective-giving. That’s the first and most obvious thing that draws people to Boulder’s Chautauqua Park, located right at the foot of the Flatirons. This historic, 120-year-old park is one of Boulder’s most famous landmarks. It’s the gateway to […]
Top Boulder Festivals
Whether you want to immerse yourself in yoga, film, Shakespeare, craft beer, or all of the above (although that fusion could get a little weird), Boulder’s got a festival for that. Even fairies and elves. Aerial dance. Composer Gustav Mahler. Oh, how Boulder loves an excuse to celebrate. This funky Front Range town is the […]
